Electrolux Ewt 10420 W User Manual

							how to run a wash cycle 11
• Temporary :
Press the “Rinse plus” pushbutton  .
The option is only active for the selected
programme.
• Permanent :
Hold down the “Prewash”  and  “De-
lay start”  pushbuttons for a few se-
conds. The option is permanently
activated, even if the appliance is swit-
ched off.
To deactivate it, repeat the process.
“Delay start” option 
This option allows you to delay the start
of a wash programme by 30, 60, 90, 2
hours to 20 hours.
The selected time appears on the
display for a few seconds
*.
You can change or cancel the delayed
start time at any time before you pressthe “Start/Pause” pushbutton, by pres-
sing the “Delay start”  pushbutton
again (0’ indicates immediate start).
If you have already pressed the “Start/
Pause” pushbutton and you want to
change or cancel the delayed start, pro-
ceed as follows :
• To cancel the delayed start and start
the cycle immediately, press “Start/Pau-
se” and then “Delay start”  . Press
“Start/Pause” to start the cycle.
• To change the timer delay period, you
must go through the “Stop”  position
and reprogramme your cycle.
The lid will be locked during the delayed
start time. If you need to open it, you
must first pause the appliance by pres-
sing the “Start/Pause” pushbutton. After
closing the lid again, press the “Start/
Pause” pushbutton.
Time Manager
The washing machine will suggest the
“Normally soiled laundry” cycle by de-
fault. The cycle can be made longer or
shorter by using the “Time Manager” 
pushbuttons. The level of soiling of the
laundry is also indicated.
Heavily soiled laundry
Normally soiled laundry
Lightly soiled laundry
**The light does not come on.
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							12 how to run a wash cycle
Very lightly soiled laundry or half
load
The availability of these different levels
varies depending on the selected pro-
gramme type.
Start of the programme
Press the “Start/Pause”
pushbutton to start the
cycle ; the correspon-
ding light will come on
green.
It is normal for the programme selector
to remain stationary during the cycle.
The symbol for the current cycle and the
remaining time appear on the display.
If a delayed start has been selected, the
countdown appears on the display (hour
by hour, then 90, and minute by minute
from 60 min).
Warming up
During the cycle, the   symbol comes
on when the appliance is reaching the
right temperature.Interrupting a programme
Adding washing
When the “Add washing” light   is on,
you can add washing by proceeding as
follows.
Press the “Start/Pause” pushbutton :
the corresponding light will flash green
while the appliance is paused and the
message “Pause” is displayed. The lid
can only be opened around 2 minutes
after the washing machine has come to
a stop. Press the “Start/Pause” pus-
hbutton again to continue the program-
me.
Modifying the programme in pro-
gress
Before making any changes to the cur-
rent programme, you need to pause the
washing machine by pressing the “Start/
Pause” pushbutton. If the modification is
not possible, “Err” flashes in the display
and the “Start/Pause” pushbutton
flashes red for a few seconds. If you still
decide to change the programme, you
must cancel the current programme
(see below).
Cancelling the programme
If you want to cancel the programme,
turn the programme selector to the
“Stop”  position.
End of the programme
The washing machine stops
automatically ; the “Start/Pause”
pushbutton goes out and “0” flashes on
the display. The lid can only be opened
around 2 minutes after the washing
machine has come to a stop.
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							how to run a wash cycle 13
Turn the programme selector to the
“Stop”  position.
Remove washing
Unplug and close water inlet tap.
We recommend leaving the lid and drum
open after use to ventilate the water
tank.
Standby mode
If the appliance is on but no commands
are selected for 10 min before or after a
cycle, it goes into standby mode. The
screen light goes out and “Start/Pause”
flashes slowly.
To exit standby mode, simply press any
pushbutton or turn the programme
selector.
 
						

							14 washing guide
Washing guide
Sorting and preparing the washing
• Sort washing by type and care label
(refer to International symbols section
below) : normal wash for tough
fabrics which can withstand intense
washing and spinning cycles ; deli-
cate wash for delicate fabrics which
need to be treated with care. For
mixed loads, loads with items of dif-
ferent types of material, choose a
programme and a temperature suita-
ble for the most fragile material.
• Wash whites and colours separately :
Otherwise, whites will be coloured or
will turn grey.
• New coloured clothes often contain
excess dye. It is recommended to
wash such items separately the first
time. Follow care instructions “wash
separately” and “wash separately
several times”.
• Empty pockets and unfold items.
• Remove loose buttons, pins and fas-
teners. Close zip fasteners, tie ups
laces and straps.
• Turn multilayered fabrics (sleeping
bags, anoraks, etc.), coloured head-
wear, wool and material with printed
designs inside out.
• Wash small fragile items (socks,
tights, bras, etc) in a net bag.
• Take special care with curtains.
Remove hooks and place net cur-
tains in a net or bag.Wash loads depending on type of 
materials
The amount of washing placed in the
drum must not exceed the maximum
capacity of the washing machine. This
capacity can vary depending on the type
of materials. Reduce the quantity if
washing is heavily soiled or made of ab-
sorbant material.
Not all textiles have the same volume in
the drum or the same water absorption
levels. In general, the drum must there-
fore be filled :
• to full capacity but avoiding exces-
sive pressure on cotton, linen and
cotton/linen mixtures,
• to half capacity for processed cot-
tons and synthetic fibres,
• to a third of its capacity for very fra-
gile items such as net curtains and
woollens.
For mixed loads, fill drum depending on
most fragile materials.
Detergents and additives
Only use detergents and additives desi-
gned for use in a washing machine. Re-
fer to manufacturer’s recommendations
and also Dispenser box and Using the ri-
ght amount of detergent sections.
We do not recommend mixing different
types of detergents. This may spoil the
washing.
The amount of detergent to be used de-
pends on the size of the load, the hard-
ness of the water and how heavily soiled
the washing is.
If the water is soft, reduce the amount
slightly. If the water contains lime scale
(a descaler is recommended) or if the
washing is heavily soiled or stained, in-
crease the amount slightly.
 
						

							washing guide 15
You can obtain information on the hard-
ness level of water in your area by con-
tacting your water company or other
competent source.
There are no restrictions on the use of
powder detergents.
Liquid detergents must not be used
when a prewash has been selected. For
cycles without prewash, they can be ad-
ded either via means of a dosing ball, or
in the detergent compartment. In eithercase, the wash cycle must be started
immediately.
Detergent tablets or doses must be pla-
ced in the detergent compartment of
your appliance’s dispenser box.
For stain removal before a wash cycle,
please refer to manufacturer’s recom-
mended amounts and instructions. If
you use a detergent to remove stains,
the wash cycle must be started imme-
diately.
International symbols
NORMAL
WASH
Wash at 95°C Wash at 60°C Wash at 40°C Wash at 30°C
Hand wash Do not wash
DELICATE
WASH
BLEACHINGWhitewashing (bleach) allowed (cold only and in dilu-
ted solution)No whitewashing (bleach)
IRONINGHigh temperature 
(max 200°C)Mid temperature 
(max 150°C)Low temperature 
(max 100°C)Do not iron
DRY
CLEANINGDry cleaning 
(all common solvents)Dry cleaning 
(all common solvents 
except trichlorethyleneDry cleaning
(only oil-based solvents 
and R113)Do not dry clean
High
temperature
Mid
temperature
DRYINGDry flat Hang dry Dry on clothes 
hangerTumble drying 
permittedDo not tumble dry
 
						

							16 programmes table / consumption
Programmes table
Programme / Type of washingLoadPossible options
Cotton : White or colour, e.g., normally soiled work clo-
thes, bed linen, table linen, body linen, towels.5,5 kg
Night silence plus
Prewash
Rinse plus
Delay start
Time manager
Synthetics : Synthetic fabrics, body linen, coloured fa-
brics, non-iron shirts, blouses.2,5 kg
Delicates : For all delicate materials, for example, cur-
tains.2,5 kg
Easy iron : Reduces creasing and makes ironing easier.1,0 kgPrewash
Rinse plus
Delay start
Jeans : For washing denim clothes. The Rinse plus op-
tion is activated.3,0 kgNight silence plus
Prewash
Delay start
Spin : A spin cycle from 500 to 1100/1000* rpm after a
Rinse hold (or Night silence plus).5,5 kgDelay start
Drain : Runs an empty cycle after a Rinse hold or (Night
Silence Plus).5,5 kg
Rinses : Hand washed items can be rinsed in this pro-
gram.5,5 kgNight silence plus
Rinse plus
Delay start
Lingerie : For very delicate items, like lingerie.1,0 kg
Night silence plus
Delay start
Silk : Fabric machine washable at 30°C.1,0 kg
 Handwash : Very delicate items carrying the “wash
by hand” label.1,0 kg
 Wool : Machine washable wool carrying the labels
“pure new wool, machine washable, does not shrink”.1,0 kg
Sport : For dirty outside sport clothes. The Prewash op-
tion is activated.2,5 kgNight silence plus
Rinse plus
Delay start
Cotton AA** : White or colour, e.g., normally soiled
work clothes, bed linen, table linen, body linen, towels.5,5 kgNight silence plus
Prewash
Rinse plus
Delay start
* Depending on model.
** Reference programme for test conforming to CEI 456 standard ( Cotton AA 60° programme).
 
						

							programmes table / consumption 17
Consumption
Programme
Washing typeTempera-
turesAverage
consumption**
°CLitreskWhTime
Cottoncold - 90632,10
See display
Syntheticscold - 60450,80
Delicatescold - 40500,50
Easy ironcold - 60550,55
Jeanscold - 60550,90
Spin--0,015
Drain--0,002
Rinses-320,05
Lingeriecold - 40500,50
Silkcold - 30400,30
Handwashcold - 40450,45
Woolcold - 40450,45
Sportcold - 40500,70
Cotton AA*40 - 90631,80
* Reference programme for test conforming to CEI 456 standard (Cotton AA 60° programme) :
46 L / 0,93 kWh / 140 min
** Average figures which can vary depending on conditions of use.
Consumptions shown refer to the maximum temperature for each programme.
 
						

							18 care and cleaning
Care and cleaning
Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
Descaling the appliance
To descale the appliance, use an appro-
priate non-corrosive product designed
for washing machines. Read product la-
bel for recommended amounts and how
often descaling should be carried out.
The exterior
Use warm soapy water to clean the ex-
terior of the appliance. Never use alco-
hol, solvents or similar products.
Dispenser box
To clean, proceed as follows :Drainage filter
Clean the filter located at the base of the
appliance regularly :
Water inlet filters
To clean the 2 filters, proceed as follows :
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							operating problems 19
Operating problems
Numerous checks were carried out on your appliance before it left the factory.
However, should you notice a malfunction, please refer to the sections below before
contacting the after-sales service. 
ProblemsCauses
The washing machine
doesn’t start or doesn’t fill :• the appliance isn’t plugged in correctly, the
electrical installation isn’t working,
• the lid of your appliance and the drum shutters
aren’t closed firmly,
• the programme start command hasn’t been
properly selected,
• there is a power failure,
• the water supply has been cut off,
• the water inlet tap is closed,
• the water inlet filters are dirty,
• a red tab appears on the water inlet hose.
The appliance fills but
empties straight away :• the drainage U-piece is fixed too low (see instal-
lation section).
The washing machine
doesn’t rinse or doesn’t
empty :• the drain hose is blocked or bent,
• the drainage filter is obstructed,
• the out of balance detector has been activated :
washing is unevenly distributed in the drum,
• the “Drain” programme or “Night Silence Plus”
or “Rinse hold” option have been selected,
• the height of the drainage U-piece is unsuitable.
You have found water
around the washing
machine :• too much detergent has caused foam to over-
flow,
• the detergent is unsuitable for machine
washing,
• the drainage U-piece isn’t attached correctly,
• the drainage filter hasn’t been put back in
place,
• the water inlet hose is leaking.
 
						

							20 operating problems
Wash is unsatisfactory :• the detergent is unsuitable for machine
washing,
• there is too much washing in the drum,
• the wash cycle is unsuitable,
• there isn’t enough detergent.
The appliance vibrates, is
noisy :• the appliance hasn’t been untied properly (see
untying section),
• the appliance isn’t level and is unbalanced,
• the appliance is too close to the wall or furni-
ture,
• washing is unevenly distributed in the drum,
• the load is too small.
the wash cycle is much too
long :• the water inlet filters are dirty,
• the power or water supply has been cut off,
• the motor overheating detector has been acti-
vated,
• the water inlet temperature is lower than usual,
• the foam detection security system has been
activated (too much detergent) and the washing
machine has begun draining the foam,
• the out of balance detector has been activated :
an extra phase has been added to distribute
washing more evenly in the drum.
The washing machine
stops during a wash cycle :• the water or electricity supply is defective
• a Rinse hold has been selected,
• the drum shutters are open.
The lid doesn’t open at the
end of the cycle :• the “immediate opening”* light is not lit,
• the temperature inside the drum is too high,
• the lid unlocks 1 - 2 minutes after the end of the
cycle*.
The E40 error code ap-
pears in the display** and
the Start/Pause pushbut-
ton flashes red
*** :
• the lid isn’t closed properly.
ProblemsCauses